“This is just a great way to let people know, remind them that women aren’t making money as much as men,” said Boergers. “I thought it’s a great way of spreading the word and hopefully getting more people to support actions to improve pay equity.”

Boergers was volunteering as a way to mark “Equal Pay Day,” along with 7 other members of the AAUW branch. Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day to raise awareness about the gender pay gap. The group’s table was covered in informational booklets and a banner that stated: “Women earn 20% less than men” and “On average, women must work 16 months to equal what men earn in 12.”